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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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